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How far is Lagos from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Lagos (LOS) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 40 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Kano to Lagos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kano to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 517.116 miles
  • 832.218 kilometers
  • 449.362 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 518.285 miles
  • 834.099 kilometers
  • 450.377 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kano to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Lagos?

There is no time difference between Kano and Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Kano to Lagos generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kano to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
City: Kano
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: KAN
ICAO Code: DNKN
Coordinates: 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E
Destination Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E